Hearth Rugs & Fireplace Rugs

A quality and stylish hearth rug is a great way to give your fireplace a complete and stylish look! At eFireplaceStore.com, we are pleased to offer a wide variety of stylish hearth rugs and fireplace rugs at prices that fit your budget. Select rugs are fire resistant, which will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the fire and rug without worrying about the possible hazard of a flying spark.

What are the differences between fiberglass and wool for a fire resistant rug?

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Both will be fire retardant. If an ember lands upon a rug comprised of anything other than wool, it will essentially melt the fibers causing a hard black spot on the rug, but the rug will not burn. The wool rugs will also not burn, but when wool fibers come into contact with an ember, they will not leave a black spot or mark. The fibers will simply turn to ash, but there will be a spot left in the tuft of the rug where the fibers will be shorter than the rest.

The rugs are fire retardant. If an ember lands upon a rug comprised of anything other than wool, it will essentially melt the fibers causing a hard black spot on the rug, but the rug will not burn. The wool rugs will also not burn, but when wool fibers come into contact with an ember, they will not leave a black spot or mark. The fibers will simply turn to ash, but there will be a spot left in the tuft of the rug where the fibers will be shorter than the rest.
If your installation is calling for something heat resistant, you may be in need of a Hearth or Stove Board.

By the disclaimer, "fire retardant" this rug will comply to fire standards that dictate the rugs fibers will not smolder for more than 3 inches in any direction where contact with a burning coal or log is made. As such, it is a definite that the rug will be damaged if a hot enough coal or log is dropped upon the rug, but the rug is designed to prevent damage to the surface beneath it.

What happens to these hearth rugs when an ember pops out onto them? Are they fire proof, resistant, or just retardant?

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The results will vary, based on the exact material of rug that is used. Olefin is by far the most resistant to embers, but all the rugs are labeled as fire "resistant". The rugs are designed to smolder, rather than burn through completely.